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Paper tiger
/pˈeɪpər
tˈaɪgər/
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Paper tiger
noun
1.
The nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual.
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Words linked to "Paper tiger" :
impotency
,
powerlessness
,
impotence
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